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LGBTQIA+ Liturgies, Prayers, and Music

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lgbtqia-liturgies-prayers-and-music/

Enriching Our Worship 6 Rites for Blessing Relationships Service of Renaming in The Book of Occasional Services, page 149 Prayers for Trans Day of Visibility from TransEpiscopal and Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission Pastoral...

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The Season of Creation is Coming Up: Are You Ready to Celebrate?

https://episcopalmaine.org/season-of-creation-2023/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is launching the 2023 Season of Creation! This year's theme is "Let justice and peace flow", and the symbol "A mighty river".

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Thank God for Our Church Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/thank-god-for-our-church-leaders/

Dear Friends in Christ, the People of God called to be the diocese of Maine, The Psalmist sings, “no good thing will the Lord withhold from those who walk with integrity” (Psalm 84:11). Yesterday, the...

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Parochial Reports

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/parochial-report-filing/

Online filing for the 2025 Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations opened on Jan. 5, 2026 and closed Mar. 1, 2026. Parishes no longer have access to the online form and must complete and...

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Season of Creation liturgical resource

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/season-of-creation-liturgical-resource/

A Perennial Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes  

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Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

https://episcopalmaine.org/sixteen-bishops-authorize-use-of-liturgical-resource-for-creation-season/

Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...

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Planning for the Season of Creation, a Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/planning-for-the-season-of-creation-a-webinar/

Would you like to start or expand your celebration of the Season of Creation, but looking for support? In this webinar Rev. John Lein, rector of St. Aidan’s, Machias, will discuss the Celebration Guide for...

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Racial Justice

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/advocacy/racial-justice/

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“Here We Are. Send Us!” Town Hall

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/here-we-are-send-us-town-hall/

Join the Maine Council of Churches on Tuesday, January 14, at 4pm, for the first in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond...

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lay-liturgical-ministry/

A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.